Homes for sale in
DeSoto County, Florida
Old Florida ranch country with room to breathe
141
Homes for sale
$315,000
Median list price
$283
Avg price / sqft
91
Median days on market
DeSoto County sits inland in southwest Florida, built around the historic downtown of Arcadia and the quieter golf-and-water enclave of Lake Suzy. This is cattle-and-citrus country where lots run bigger, the pace runs slower, and you can still find single-family homes on real acreage rather than postage-stamp yards. It's the kind of place people move to when they want land, a workshop, or a pond out back without a Gulf-coast price tag.
For buyers, the math is friendly: the median list price is $310,000 and the median home actually sold for $249,000 over the past year, so there's real negotiating room. With 137 active listings and a median 50 days on market, sellers are averaging 94% of asking — you'll want to watch the just reduced list and consider looking homes under 200k if budget is tight.
Quick facts
2 cities & towns
$115,000 – $4.8M price range
1,403 sqft median home
$1,550/mo median rent
Balanced right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in DeSoto County
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$199,900
906 E GIBSON STREET, ARCADIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft
$499,000
13443 SW PEMBROKE CIRCLE N, LAKE SUZY
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,055 sqft
$125,000
1084 NE CHILDRESS STREET, ARCADIA
2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft
$265,000
318 N MONROE AVENUE, ARCADIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,474 sqft
$525,000
2827 SE CREEKWOOD TERRACE, ARCADIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,564 sqft
$182,000
316 E WHIDDEN STREET, ARCADIA
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,272 sqft
$1,050,000
5420 SW COUNTY ROAD 769, ARCADIA
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,011 sqft
$439,900
3682 NW LIMESTONE HEIGHTS STREET, ARCADIA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 sqft
$775,000
8543 SW AVIARY ROAD, ARCADIA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,211 sqft
$315,000
1231 SE HANSEL AVENUE, ARCADIA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,963 sqft
$335,000
2460 SW COUNTY ROAD 760A, ARCADIA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,294 sqft
$759,000
7698 SW SENATE STREET, ARCADIA
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,968 sqft
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The DeSoto County market
Balanced
5.5 months of inventory
Supply and demand are roughly even — negotiation cuts both ways.
275
Sold, last 12 months
$250,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
37 days
Median time to sell
DeSoto County vs Florida
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 19.7% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 2.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in DeSoto County, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings.
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Living in DeSoto County
Land and acreage appeal
Inland DeSoto County trades beach proximity for bigger lots and a rural pace, drawing buyers who want space for horses, workshops, or a garden.
Historic Arcadia core
Arcadia anchors the county with a walkable historic downtown and antique-shopping character that sets it apart from cookie-cutter Florida suburbs.
Waterfront without the coast
There are 17 active [waterfront homes](/area/desoto-county-fl/waterfront-homes) and additional [homes with water views](/area/desoto-county-fl/homes-with-water-views) along the county's rivers and lakes.
Golf and pool options
Eight golf-community listings and 13 [homes with a pool](/area/desoto-county-fl/homes-with-pool) give buyers resort-style features at inland prices.
Room in the budget
With a median sold price of $249,000 and homes going for 94% of asking, DeSoto County remains one of the more affordable corners of southwest Florida.
Population
34,719
Median age
42.8
Median income
$50,868
Median home value
$151,500
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Lifestyles
Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Hobbies & Interests
Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median DeSoto County home
≈ $2,364/mo
$315,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
8%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$1,550/mo
Median rent
16 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
DeSoto County real estate FAQs
Is DeSoto County a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a slower, rural southwest Florida lifestyle over beach-town bustle, centered on historic Arcadia and quieter Lake Suzy. Expect bigger lots, ranch and citrus country, and an easy-going pace. It's a strong fit if land and value matter more than nightlife.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — DeSoto County is one of the more affordable inland markets, with a median list price of $310,000 and a median sold price of $249,000 over the last year. Listings run from about $115,000 up to $4.8 million, so there's range, and you can browse by price to find entry-level options under $200,000.
What do homes cost in DeSoto County?+
The median list is $310,000 and homes average about $291 per square foot on a median size of 1,348 square feet. The market is mostly single-family homes (104 active), with a mix of manufactured homes, condos, and villas rounding out the 137 current listings.
How is the market right now?+
It's a balanced, buyer-friendly market: 277 homes sold in the past 12 months, sellers averaged 94% of asking, and the median home spent 50 days on market. That gives buyers room to negotiate, especially on listings that have been sitting or recently just reduced.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Costs stay reasonable here — the median property tax runs about $3,174 a year and the median HOA fee is around $225 a month, though many rural single-family properties carry no HOA at all. HOA dues mainly apply within the gated communities and golf enclaves, so it varies by neighborhood.
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